Exercise Trident Resolve 2026 was held in Banten, and Timor-Leste participated in ADMM-Plus discussions on regional security.

The entities involved

• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Indonesia finalized a joint naval defense agreement as cooperation increases with partners during a recent tour.23:37
  • The EU is actively seeking new trade partners and diversifying its economic ties due to tensions and imbalances with major economies like Russia, China, and the US.22:20
• Timor-Leste →

  sovereign state situated on several islands in Southeast Asia

  • Timor-Leste seeks accession to the ASEAN bloc, with regional cooperation guided by the ASEAN-RoK partnership.Mon 04:06
  • Jakarta advocated for Timor-Leste's ASEAN bid and initiated rapprochement with Indonesia, highlighting shared economic ties.Mon 04:06

Related events

• In 2006, the Indonesian military occupied East Timor, with Australia providing support for the occupation.Jun 18
• The European Union challenged sovereign state agreements involving Indonesia.Oct 24
• Dialogue between Indonesia and Beijing calls for deeper cooperation on various policy issues.Sep 22
• Indonesia expands its regional footprint by joining IORA and PIF, while deepening cross-sector collaboration with Australia and engaging with PNG.Oct 22
• Timor-Leste and Australia signed a new bilateral Defence Cooperation Framework, with Xanana Gusmão serving as Defence Minister.Oct 22